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Yesterday morning I decided, at the very last minute, to head out to a local neighborhood parade. My family and I had walked in it a few years back and had so much fun! It's a parade like you see on those old TV shows. Everyone dressed up donning their reds, whites, and blues. Scooters decorated, wagons celebrating with sparkles and balloons, local bands playing. It's so... American.

Anyway, I also knew that this particular parade brings out the dog lovers. I can always find the best All-American pups at this parade. And people are always very happy for me to take pictures of them. Here are just a few of my favorites.

I hope your 4th was safe and fun. I hope your dogs were safe, too. Mine were secured and one was even Thundershirted (if that's a word). With the help of some great friends, we rescued a service dog who had gotten out loose in our neighborhood because he was terrified of the fireworks. In my eyes, that's a great way to end a great day. :)